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Trip	Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria - Small Group, 2022 Small Group by Insight Vacations 5 \| Excellent 10947 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Reserve	10 Day Affordable Germany, France, Switzerland & Austria by Gate 1 Travel 3.5 \| Average 746 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip See Offer

Duration	11 days	10 days
Price From	$ 4,975	$ 2,359
Price Per Day	$ 452	$ 236
Highlights	Choose between two carefully selected activities Vienna: Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz, in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Unique to Insight Guests, ‘Dancing without Barriers’ takes place in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, and will be a unique experience for all your senses. This specifically designed workshop focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. Through their foundation the organisation supports children from disadvantaged family and children with a visual impairment. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Alternatively, tour Schönbrunn Palace and marvel at its frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded ornaments. Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy. : Our Well-Being Directors take a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met (available on tours with 21 or more guests). : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches. : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols. : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues. : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day. Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz. Neuschwanstein Castle: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disney's castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views. Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy. Vienna: During your orientation led by your Travel Director, travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche. Kindberg: During your orientation see the colourful maypole. Villach: During your orientation learn about this historic town. Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture. St Moritz: During your orientation of this alpine resort see the spa quarter and glacial lake. St Moritz: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity. Lucerne: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge. Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Munich: What better way to start your journey than a Welcome Dinner at a typical German local restaurant, Donisl restaurant. Vienna: For your dining pleasure, you are offered a selection of Vienna's vibrant restaurants. With drinks, a delicious 3-course dinner and Glühwein in abundance, your Dine-Around Evening is a culinary experience not to be missed. Stanserhorn: A spectacular journey by cable car and cogwheel railway takes you to the summit. Enjoy expansive mountain views over Lake Lucerne for your special Celebration Dinner. Fill your glasses with wine and toast to newfound friends. Dining Summary: 5 Dinner with Wine (DW), and 10 Breakfast (B)	Cruise the Rhine in Mainz with stunning vistas of hilltop castles and villages Wine tasting at a local winery in the Rheinhessen Valley In Heidelberg, view the ruins of 12th century Heidelberg Castle Explore the Alsatian city of Strasbourg, home of the European Parliament In sparkling Lucerne, the heart of the Swiss Alps, visit the inspiring Lion Monument Experience magical Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and setting for the Sound of Music Tour Vienna, the Imperial city on the Danube; walk along the Ringstrasse †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Trip Style	Small group tour	N/A
Lodging Level	Standard	Standard
Physical Level	0- Wheelchair accessible	3- Moderate
Travel Themes	N/A	N/A
Countries Visited	Austria Germany Switzerland	France Austria Germany
Cities and Attractions	Innsbruck Lucerne Munich St. Moritz Vienna	Frankfurt Heidelberg Innsbruck Lucerne Strasbourg Vienna
Flights & Transport	Airfare included	Ground transport included
Activities	N/A	N/A
Meals Included	N/A	N/A
Description	From the famed beer taverns of Munich to the Disney-inspiring turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle among the Alps, this 11-day tour will delight and awe. In Switzerland, a funicular transports you from the scenic shores of Lake Lucerne to a mountaintop Stanserhorn Dinner, at the roof of Europe. Enjoy a delicious meal at 6,000 feet, with stunning views from the Drehrestaurant Rondorama, which slowly rotates to ensure you don’t miss a thing. In Austria, explore Vienna with a unique Insight Choice to tour the many treasures contained within the Schönbrunn Palace, or a stroll through the immense grounds and gardens—with unique insights from a Local Expert. A journey aboard the Glacier Express offers vistas of ice capped mountains, dramatic valleys and frozen waterfalls.	2 Mainz or Mannheim, 1 Strasbourg, 2 Lucerne, 1 Innsbruck, 2 Vienna

Itinerary: Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria - Small Group, 2022 Small Group

Day 1: Welcome to Fun-Loving Munich

Transfers to your hotel leave Munich airport at 10:00 and 13:00. Join your Travel Director at 15:30 for an orientation tour of the city. See the Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz. Join your fellow guests for a drink and enjoy a pleasant Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant.

Day 2: Jewels of the Bavarian Alps

Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, bristling with turrets and pinnacles and built as a retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto. On your return to Munich, the rest of the day is free for you to explore Bavaria's capital city. Perhaps visit one of its many art galleries and museums, or relax and enjoy a coffee in the delightful Marienplatz?

Day 3: The City of Mozart and on to Vienna

Continue across the Austrian border to Salzburg, 'alive with the sound of music'. Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city's imposing fortress, the immense cathedral in the Old Town and Mozart’s birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.Visit Mozart's birthplace. Enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great composer. Continue to the Austrian capital of Vienna.

Day 4: Vienna and the Habsburgs

Explore Vienna with Insight Choice. Choose to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded Rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. Alternatively, join an exclusive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, take to the floor in a Viennese Waltz dance workshop and support the visually impaired community. Dancing in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, will be a unique experience for all your senses. Then see the city's many highlights, including St. Charles' Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House. This evening, enjoy a Dine-Around experience from your choice of specially selected restaurants.

Day 5: Sleepy Austrian Byways to Villach

Take a delightful drive through undiscovered Austria. Climb the dramatic Semmering Pass and stop in Kindberg with its colourful maypole. Continue south to the border to arrive in historic Villach.

Day 6: The Dolomites to Innsbruck

Journey through the High Tauern mountains and see the Dolomites in the distance as you travel to the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks. Your Travel Director provides an orientation of the city to see its 14th century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a delightful dinner and wine.

Day 7: Beautiful Innsbruck Relaxed Start

Awake to the beautiful alpine town of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks. The day is free for you to enjoy the historic town as you wish. Later, consider taking a trip into the Alpine Peaks around Innsbruck for staggering mountain vistas.

Day 8: The Engadine Valley and Chic St. Moritz Relaxed Start

Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Engadine Valley, as you enter Switzerland headed for the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Enjoy St. Moritz's marvellous scenery, fresh air and perhaps visit its many luxury boutiques. Perhaps step aboard the Bernina Express to experience one of Europe's most outstanding train journeys?

Day 9: All aboard the Glacier Express and on to Lucerne

Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express, as you take in vistas of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. Ascend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and cross the Landwasser Viaduct before heading down through the Oberalp Valley to rejoin the coach at Andermatt. Continue north, following the staggering Schollenen Gorge through William Tell country, to lovely lakeside Lucerne, one of Europe’s most popular cities set on the banks of Lake Lucerne. Join your Travel Director to see the sorrowful sculpture of the dying lion, cut out of a limestone cliff to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died at the Battle of the Tuileries.

Day 10: Dinner at the ‘Roof of Europe’ in Stanserhorn Relaxed Start

Enjoy the morning at your leisure to explore the city's 14th century covered wooden bridges, painted gables, old walls and watchtowers of the medieval fortifications. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church, or use your free time to shop. Later, head to the town of Stans where you'll embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and cable car, to the summit of the stunning Stanserhorn. On a clear day, there are views as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany.Here amid true Alpine majesty, your journey literally peaks with an unforgettable Celebration Dinner, hosted in Drehrestaurant Rondorama, located atop the mountain. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and admire the stunning panoramic views as the restaurant slowly rotates throughout the evening, ensuring you don't miss a thing.

Day 11: Leave Lucerne for Zürich

Your Alpine adventures end this morning, with a transfer to Zürich airport arriving at 08:00.

Itinerary: 10 Day Affordable Germany, France, Switzerland & Austria

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Germany
Depart for Frankfurt, Germany

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Frankfurt, Transfer to Mainz
Arrive in Frankfurt; transfer to your hotel in nearby Mainz with a history of almost 2000 years, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Main Rivers. The rest of the day is free. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Mainz
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday - Rhine River Cruise, Wine Tasting
The day begins with a cruise on the Rhine River. Enjoy the stunning vistas of hilltop castles, terraced vineyards and villages of timber-framed houses as the ship sails along the course of the river. Pass the mighty Lorelei rock rising vertically from the waters, named for the siren Lorelei who bewitched sailors as they passed by. In the afternoon, drive through the vineyards of the Rheinhessen Region and stop at a local winery for a wine tasting before returning to Mainz. Tonight, spend time at leisure in this delightful city
Overnight: Mainz
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Monday - Heidelberg City Tour, Travel to Strasbourg
Today, head to Heidelberg, often described as Germany's most beautiful city, home to the oldest and most famous university in Germany. As you arrive, view the ruins of 12th century Heidelberg Castle towering over the city; its turbulent history inspired the German Romantic movement two centuries ago. Discover the winding alleyways of the Old City with its small gardens, bustling shops, and enchanting architecture. Then, cross the border into France to overnight in the Alsatian city of Strasbourg
Overnight: Strasbourg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Tuesday - Alsatian Strasbourg, Travel to Lucerne
Start the day with a walking tour of the city. Wander through the magical La Petite France district, home to quaint shops and charming bistros and to Place Kleber, a large historic square. Then, view the Gothic Cathedral of Notre-Dame, an example of late Gothic architecture housing one of the finest astronomical clocks in existence. This afternoon, drive to Lucerne for overnight
Overnight: Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Wednesday - Lakeside Lucerne
The exploration of the city begins at the inspiring Lion Monument, created in remembrance of the heroic death of Swiss guards killed. Walk to the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge forming the centerpiece of Lucerne's townscape. Don't miss the optional visit to Mount Pilatus, including a cable car ride to the summit at nearly 7,000 feet; a perfect opportunity to view panoramas of the Bernese Oberland and snowcapped Swiss peaks
Optional: Mount Pilatus Tour (PM)
Overnight: Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Thursday - Tiny Liechtenstein, Travel to Innsbruck & City Tour
The day begins in the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, that lies in the heart of the Alps, sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria. Its capital city of Vaduz is a proud remnant of feudal Europe, still governed by one of the oldest noble families. Enjoy the Alpine scenery as you cross into Austria and journey to Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital of the Austrian Alps. Arrive in the afternoon, and take a city tour, including the Golden Roof and St. James Cathedral. Enjoy dinner tonight
Overnight: Innsbruck
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Friday - Magical Salzburg, Austrian Capital of Vienna
This morning. drive to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. The guided walking tour takes you to view the house where Mozart was born, as well as to the squares and gardens of this city, crowned by the 11th century Hohensalzburg Fortress. The city is also known as the home of the singing Von Trapp family and as the setting for the film, The Sound of Music. Spend free time, before heading east to the grand Austrian capital of Vienna
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9, Saturday - Tour Imperial Vienna
Begin today's tour with a drive along the famous Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard. View the Empress Maria Theresia Monument, City Hall and Parliament. Next, walk through the Hofburg courtyards to the State Opera House. The rest of the day is at leisure, or join the optional tour to Schonbrunn Palace, once summer residence of the Habsburgs. Visit the baroque apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens. Tonight, savor dinner at a unique Viennese Tavern
Optional: Schonbrunn Palace Tour (PM)
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10, Sunday - Depart Austria
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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